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Recent Examples of stranglehold
Volpe has done nothing to warrant a stranglehold on the position.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
This continuous conversation, heightened by agile promo tactics and surprise announcements, is central to Swift’s stranglehold on cultural capital.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The corporate world has a much more of a stranglehold on everything.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
And now the Chargers have a stranglehold on the AFC West.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
This continuous conversation, heightened by agile promo tactics and surprise announcements, is central to Swift’s stranglehold on cultural capital.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The corporate world has a much more of a stranglehold on everything.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
And now the Chargers have a stranglehold on the AFC West.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stranglehold
Noun
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The conservation status of Salvin’s albatross is considered nationally critical, but with such a wide geographic range, many countries contribute to their protection around the world.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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The messaging, while not new, reflects how the Republican Party hopes to use Mamdani as an albatross against Democrats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Of course, that became a millstone around my neck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Could Gladys be free of this ducal millstone around her neck?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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But detailed negotiations have dragged out, leaving the country’s key auto making industry at a disadvantage – subject to 25% US tariffs while its rivals in Japan and Europe have already secured much lower rates.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Republican Party may be at a disadvantage in next year's midterm elections, according to new polling.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not the one who improved their golf handicap.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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EconomyFortune 500 Experts say Trump’s $100,000 fee for a talent visa is a handicap on the tech industry.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Another potential drawback of the pescatarian diet is the mercury content of fish.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The researchers hope to develop a version that's safe, pleasant-tasting and suitable for large-scale production, without the drawbacks of current treatments like tooth staining, tartar buildup and taste changes in the mouth.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The next wave of research has sought to capitalize on the benefits of GLP-1s with fewer downsides.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stocks were accelerating to the downside Tuesday afternoon.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Always call the number printed on your debit or credit card.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This double-entry bookkeeping revolved around having a set of accounts, drawn up by merchant bankers and their clerks, for households, companies and wealthy individuals, set out in debits and credits.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Americans spend an average of $177 a month on fuel, per an analysis by Empower, and the national average cost of auto insurance with liability, collision and comprehensive protection is $242, per Experian.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the money went to other ends, like a for-profit company's tax liability and a donor retreat.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Stranglehold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stranglehold. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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